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The pattern, Majestic, is very rare and considered one the two most exemplary patterns of the this firm's pottery (the other is Bombay). It consists of rust colored roses, some green and brown leaves, plus a wonderful deep, dark blue in between. It's all hand decorated in gold.
Circa: 1896 - 1906.
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Approximate dimension: 9 3/4" diameter.
About J. Maddock and Sons:
Founded in 1830 in Burselm, England. John Maddock has four sons, when the eldest joined the company in 1855, the name changed to J. Maddock and Son. In 1870, another son joined the company, name was changed again to J. Maddock and Sons. John Maddock Jr retired from the business in the 1870s and died in 1877. In 1896 the business was incorporated and 'Ltd' was added to the name. In 1904 the company was awarded a gold metal at the St. Louis Exhibition in USA. They stayed in business for 150 years, went through two world wars, and many financial struggles, in 1981 they were purchased by Nubell Ltd, including their existing stock and rights to the Maddock and Royal Stafford name.